CIPS Level 5
Advanced Diploma in
Procurement and Supply Operations
About this course:
The Level 5 Advanced Diploma is designed to expand on the practical knowledge and understanding gained through the studying the Level 4 Diploma. With content aimed to equip you with all the skills you need to drive your career forward and fulfil your organisational objectives, with a focus on how to identify and mitigate risks in supply chain and processing and evaluating contracts.
Flexible Start Dates and Study Schedule
Average Completion Time of 12 months
Unlimited Study and Exam Support Package
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Important information about the CIPS 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations
Start Date
Begin your course as soon as you wish
Average Completion Time
12 - 15 months
Material Format
A combination of CIPS approved E-book material and online resources via the DLC Learning Hub
Support Package
Unlimited award winning support package. Click here to find out more
Support Period
24 months
Study Schedule
Flexible to fit around you
Assessment
All exams for this qualification are computer-based. You will be required to complete a mix of Objective Response and Constructed Response exams, 1 exam required to be completed per unit.
Credits Required
60 Credits
Is this course right for me?
You must complete the CIPS Level 4 to progress to this course. It’s ideally suited for those currently working in a senior buyer or managerial role, looking to formalise skills and your professional status – taking you one step closer to achieving MCIPS status.
You must have completed a CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Material and support are provided online and via e-book, therefore you must have access to the internet.
We recommend speaking with one of our course advisors to make sure this is the right course for you.
Your Payment Options
Our course packages are high quality, and great value. We have a range of payment options available to suit every learner.
£2330.00 (inc vat)
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Choose to pay for your course upfront and benefit from zero delay in your course start, or study progression rate
£2330.00 (inc vat)
Deposit Payment £699.00
Monthly Payments 10 x £163.10
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What will I study?
The course comprises of FIVE core units and your choice of THREE elective units, totalling 60 credits.
Core Mandatory Units of Study - 42 Credits
This unit is worth 12 credits
Management is the administration of an organisation, whether it be a business, a not-for-profit organisation, or government body.
Management includes the activities of setting the strategy of an organisation and coordinating the efforts of its employees or volunteers to accomplish its objectives through the application of available resources, such as financial, natural, technological, and human resources.
In keeping with other organisational functions, those who are called upon to manage procurement and supply activity must possess expertise in developing and fulfilling organisational and functional objectives. It is therefore, essential that learners gain a wider appreciation of theories and techniques that relate to managing teams and individuals involved with the procurement and supply function.
This unit is worth 12 credits
A significant element of the procurement and supply function is based around the contracting process. Those involved in the formulation and management of contracts with external suppliers must therefore have a clear understanding of the strategic nature of contractual performance measures in procurement and supply. Financial management refers to the efficient and effective management of money (funds) to accomplish organisational objectives.
This module is designed for those working in the procurement and supply field, with responsibility for contracting elements of the procurement and supply function who must also have a strategic awareness of the impact of the main financial aspects of their discipline.
This unit is worth 6 credits
Risk management is a central part of an organisation’s strategy. It is a process whereby the organisation will identify, record and then address the risks associated with their activities with the aim of driving out or controlling those risks to the overall benefit of organisational efficiency and effectiveness. The supply chain is by its very nature a complex activity therefore, susceptible to risk and its associated impacts.
This module enables learners to examine the nature of supply chain risk and to evaluate available mitigation techniques as they deal with the associated challenges. They will undertake risk analysis and consider the advantages of a risk register as they apply a range of appropriate risk management tools and techniques to the supply chain.
This unit is worth 6 credits
As organisations outsource more and more activity it is vital that they ensure that the associated contracts deliver expected services and/or products. Hence, a fundamental area that those who are tasked with managing the procurement and supply function are faced with is the identification, monitoring and management of contractual risk.
This module is designed to enable learners to examine the nature of contract risk and the associated legal implications that relate to contract formation and non-conformance. They will also consider the impact of breach of contract and the main coping strategies to address such breaches.
This unit is worth 6 credits
The global economy and the associated advantages of sourcing from a global base of suppliers requires organisations to be prepared to address the ethical challenges that such approaches may present for procurement and supply activity. Similarly, the concept of sustainability and its impact on the supply chain should not be underestimated as organisations strive to be seen to play their part in the global agenda.
This module gives those with managerial responsibility for the procurement and supply function an understanding of ethical and sustainability impacts on the supply chain, and the opportunity to analyse initiatives to improve practice and ensure organisational compliance with international standards in respect of ethical and sustainable procurement and supply chain management.
Elective Units of Study - 18 Credits
This unit is worth 6 credits
Category Management involves applying the end-to-end procurement process to a specific range of goods or services. This involves pre-award processes such as category analysis and demand management, sourcing and contract negotiation, and the post-award processes such as performance management. It is essential that those involved in managing procurement and supply activity can evaluate approaches to develop category management to create process plans ensuring category management success.
This module is for those with responsibility for category management as it focuses on the differing approaches using available tools and techniques to assist with creating the associated processes for direct or indirect expenditure.
This unit is worth 6 credits
Competitive advantage is associated with the processes and procedures that an organisation has at its disposal to outperform its competitors. Many organisations see their supply chains as a significant source of achieving competitive advantage. It is therefore important that those with responsibility for managing the supply chain have a clear understanding of the approaches and techniques that are available to leverage the supply chain to achieve competitive advantage.
This module is designed for such managers responsible for formulating plans and approaches to achieve competitive advantage for their organisations through the supply chain.
This unit is worth 6 credits
Those involved in procurement and supply activity will be called upon to create and manage formal agreements which will be critical to organisational success. Part of the developmental process for such agreements will rely upon effective negotiations with stakeholders and/or suppliers and also the ability to influence the individuals and groups involved.
This module is designed for those managers who may be faced with preparing for and completing negotiations.
This unit is worth 6 credits
The speed of development and the drive for maintaining organisational competitiveness mean that change is inevitable in the modern workplace. Consequently, those who work and manage in organisations will be expected to deal with change initiatives and to manage those projects which are generated as a direct consequence.
This module is designed for those who are involved in the procurement and supply function, who must recognise the wider environment in which they work and be prepared to apply the tools and techniques that will ultimately lead to the successful management of projects and change initiatives.
This unit is worth 6 credits
To ensure success an organisation must create and adopt processes that ensure the consistent production of products and/or services that meet customer demand, both in terms of quantity and quality.
This is the responsibility of those who are called upon to manage the supply chain operations function.
This module is designed to enable those involved in procurement and supply to assess the main techniques that are aimed at improving supply chain operations to the overall benefit of the organisation.
This unit is worth 6 credits
In order to ensure success an organisation must create and adopt processes that ensure the consistent delivery of products and/or services that meet customer demand, both in terms of quantity and quality. This is the responsibility of those who are called upon to manage the supply chain logistics function.
This module is designed to enable those involved in procurement and supply to assess the main techniques that are aimed at improving supply chain logistics to the overall benefit of the organisation.
Your CIPS Exams
Each Level 5 unit is assessed by a single exam, 6 by multiple choice (Objective Response) and 2 by essay based (Constructive Response) examination.
You can choose whether to sit your exams online using CIPS remote invigilation, or in person at a CIPS examination centre. We can support you in deciding which option is best for you, and you’ll pay CIPS a fee for each exam.
There are 4 examination sessions each year*;
March, May, July, November
*You can sit multiple exams in one session, providing the scheduled time of these exams do not overlap
You will have the opportunity to speak with your study support advisor about your planned examination dates to ensure we can provide you with the right support you require in the timescale you need it.
| Unit | Assessment Type | Credits | Exam Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Teams and Individuals | CR | 12 | 3 Hours |
| Managing Supply Chain Risk | OR | 6 | 1.5 Hours |
| Managing Contractual Risk | OR | 6 | 1.5 Hours |
| Advanced Contract and Financial Management | CR | 12 | 3 Hours |
| Managing Ethical Procurement and Supply | OR | 6 | 1.5 Hours |
| Category Management | OR | 6 | 1.5 Hours |
| Achieving Competitive Advantage Through the Supply Chain | OR | 6 | 1.5 Hours |
| Project and Change Management | OR | 6 | 1.5 Hours |
| Operations Management | OR | 6 | 1.5 Hours |
| Logistics Management | OR | 6 | 1.5 Hours |
| Advanced Negotiation | OR | 6 | 1.5 Hours |
| Humanitarian Supply Chain Management | OR | 3 | 1 Hour |
| Procurement in Humanitarian Supply Chains | OR | 3 | 1 Hour |
| Continuous Improvement in Procurement and Supply | OR | 3 | 1 Hour |
| Legal Aspects of International Procurement | OR | 3 | 1 Hour |
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
250 hours
Self-Study Requirement (SSR)
336 hours
Assessment Time
15 hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT)
600 hours
Level 5 is equivalent to a HND qualification